New Delhi, The Indian Embassy in Azerbaijan has launched ‘Baku Evenings’, a new cultural series aimed at promoting the country’s culture, education, arts and heritage through engaging community events in Azerbaijan.
An embassy official said that the inaugural edition organized on February 20 celebrated in Sanskrit and Hindi in a bid to strengthen people-to-people relations between the two countries.
The ceremony witnessed the participation of many guests, including Dhruv Trivedi, lecturer of Sanskrit and Hindi at the Azerbaijan Language University, along with some of his students.
The official said that the “Baku Evenings” program seeks to promote meaningful cultural exchange and strengthen people-to-people relations between India and Azerbaijan.
The gathering focused on celebrating India’s ancient and living language, Sanskrit and ancient Hindi.
Diplomat Abhay Kumar, who is also a writer, artist and language enthusiast, interacted with the students who shared their passion by reciting timeless Sanskrit chants.
The two sides also had lively talks in Hindi and insightful discussions on Indian culture and literature.
“The participants highlighted the profound wisdom embedded in Sanskrit texts and the expressive vitality of the modern Hindi language, underscoring the growing interest in Indian languages among Azerbaijani youth,” the embassy said in a statement.
The session also saw participation from members of the Indian community, including students and a group of social media influencers from Azerbaijan, the official said.
The evening concluded in a warm atmosphere with a recitation of Rabindranath Tagore’s ‘Gitanjali’, followed by an authentic spread of Indian delicacies, allowing attendees to experience a taste of India’s rich culinary heritage along with its linguistic traditions.
Kumar said this revives the common values and cultural ties between the two countries. “We are inspired by the dedication of young Azerbaijani students, and we look forward to more such enriching interactions,” he said.
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